One of the most beautiful and popular cities in the UK, the bustling Scottish capital hosts more than its fair share of outdoor events. Use this page to discover the events, clubs and adventures on offer in Edinburgh.
Map viewFlagship events like the Edinburgh Marathon Festival aren't the only things going on!
Browse outdoor events in and around the Scottish capital in 2024.
If you like great beer and running on amazing riverside trails then this event is for you! Run through the beautiful valley of the North Esk River to finish at the brewery for a free beer.
Join Alzheimer’s Research UK in summer for this brand new family-friendly 5K fundraising walk. More than just a walk in the park, it's a collective journey towards a cure for dementia.
A seriously flat and rapid course with downhill sections along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!
A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse with a grandstand finish!
A tough urban hike on hidden city routes with 7 viewpoints! Follow historic waterways, forgotten railways, castles, palaces and climb to the summit of Arthurs Seat - an extinct volcano!
Over 9 epic days, cover 980 miles of the most beautiful landscapes accessible on two wheels. There is no better way to travel from Land’s End to John O’Groats! England or Scotland-only routes too.
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Scotland's capital this year with various routes for all abilities.
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Men’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
If you need a goal to motivate you, the Women’s 10K is the perfect opportunity for you to lace up those trainers and make a difference, either to your own life or someone else’s.
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
Dare to be different and run Kilomathon Scotland! With a choice of distances, fun for the kids and a roaring grandstand finish in the Murrayfield Stadium you can look forward to a great day out!
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!